How far is Detroit, MI, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW) is 338 miles / 544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 3 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 296.020 miles
- 476.398 kilometers
- 257.234 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 295.282 miles
- 475.210 kilometers
- 256.593 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Rochester to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Rochester to Detroit generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |